2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Owners Manual

Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter
signals to time out or quit after several seconds
of transmission. This may not be long enough
for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal
during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate
operators are manufactured to time out in
the same manner.
If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty
programming a gate operator or garage door
opener by using the “Programming Universal
Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where
you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” with the following:
Continue to press and hold the Universal Home
Remote button while you press and release every
two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter
button until the frequency signal has been
successfully accepted by the Universal Home
Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator
light will ash slowly at rst and then rapidly.
Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” to complete.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home
Remote button for at least half of a second.
The indicator light will come on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
To erase programming from the three Universal
Home Remote buttons do the following:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons
until the indicator light begins to ash, after
20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside
buttons for longer than 30 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
The Universal Home Remote is now in the training
(learning) mode and can be programmed at any
time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in
this section.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can
be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a
Single Universal Home Remote Button” following
this section.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To program a device to Universal Home Remote
using a Universal Home Remote button
previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home
Remote button. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the Universal
Home Remote button, proceed with Step
2 under “Programming Universal Home
Remote” shown earlier in this section.
For additional information on Universal Home
Remote, seeCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 544.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the
handle upward. Use the key to lock and unlock.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the
front and rear passengers. The cupholders
are located in the center console for the front
passengers and on the rear of the center console
for the rear passengers. To use the front
cupholders, press down on the access door
release. The door will then open. Push the door
pack down to close it. The front cupholder may be
removed for cleaning by pushing down and
then back on the cupholder.
To access the cupholders in the rear oor console,
pull downward on the lid.
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Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a console compartment between
the bucket seats.
The console has both an upper and lower storage
bin accessed by lifting up on the latches located
at the front of the console lid.
The console may be equipped with an accessory
power outlet inside. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 218.
The rear of the console also has a cupholder that
swings down for the rear seat passengers to use.
Assist Handles
Your vehicle is equipped with assist handles to be
used when getting out of the vehicle. They are
located above the rear passenger doors. Pull down
to use.
Garment Hooks
There are garment hooks located on the assist
handles.
Luggage Carrier
If you have the luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the
roof and crossrails, if equipped, which can be
moved back and forth to help secure cargo.
To adjust, turn the knob located at each end of
the crossrail counterclockwise until the crossrail
can move freely. To secure the crossrail, turn the
knob located at each end of the crossrail
clockwise until tightened. Tie the load to the
siderails or siderail supports.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that
it rests as far forward as possible and
against the side rails, making sure to fasten it
securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 370.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
leaving, check now and then to make sure
the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
If small heavy objects are placed on the roof,
place the load in the area over the rear
wheels (behind the rear side door on extended
models). If you need to, cut a piece of
3/8 inch plywood to t inside the crossrails
and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is
used, tie it to the siderail supports.
Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail
supports. Use the crossrails only to keep
the load from sliding. To move the crossrails,
pull out on the latch release handle at
each end. Slide the crossrail to the desired
position balancing the force side to side. Push
the release handle back into the latched
position and slide the crossrail back and forth
slightly to be sure the latch snaps securely
into place.
If you need to carry long items, move the
crossrails as far apart as they will go. Tie
the load to the crossrails and the siderails or
siderail supports. Also tie the load to the
bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the
crossrails or siderails are damaged.
After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely
locked into the siderail.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the glass or above the
rear load doors.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care
should be taken not to block or damage the
CHMSL unit.
Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a storage compartment
located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the
driver’s side trim panel.
To open the utility compartment, turn the knobs
and swing the compartment door open. The
compartment door can be removed.
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Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle’s second row seat may have an
armrest/storage compartment.
Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower
the armrest.
To open the compartment, if equipped, push the
button on the front of the armrest and pull the
top open.
Convenience Net
The convenience net (if equipped) in the rear of
your vehicle helps to keep small loads in place
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
To install the net, attach the hooks to the
raised cargo tie downs. Then, attach the cord
loops to the button retainers in the side trim.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie at when
you’re not using it.
Cargo Cover
{CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could
be thrown about the vehicle during a
collision or sudden maneuver. You or
others could be injured. If you remove the
cover, always store it in the proper
storage location. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely
reattached.
If you have a cargo cover, you can use it to cover
items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
To use the cover, do the following:
1. Pull the cover handle toward the rear of the
vehicle.
2. Latch the cover posts into the retaining
sockets on the cargo area trim panels.
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To return the cover to the retracted position, do
the following:
1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the
cover posts from the retaining sockets.
2. Let the cover move forward to the full retracted
position.
To remove the cover, from a regular wheelbase
model, do the following:
1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder.
2. Then, grasping the driver’s side cover endcap,
push the cover endcap toward the passenger’s
side of the vehicle.
3. Swing the cover rearward and take it out of
the vehicle.
To put the cover in the vehicle, do the following:
1. Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces
rearward with the round surface facing down.
2. Then, hold the cover at an angle and place
the cover endcap into the slot in the
passenger’s side trim panel.
3. Move the other end of the cover forward and
hold it next to the driver’s side trim panel slot.4. Press the endcaps in, this will allow the cover
to t into the trim slot.
5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure
it is secure.
On the extended wheelbase models there are
two cover positions. The slots furthest
forward allow the cover to be used if the third
seat is removed or folded down. The cover
can be installed and removed from either side.
Cargo Tie Downs
Your vehicle may be
equipped with cargo tie
downs in the rear
cargo area that allow
you to strap cargo
in and keep it from
moving inside the
vehicle.
When not using the tie downs, ip them down out
of the way.
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Cargo Management System
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo
management system. It can be used for storing
and separating cargo and as a table. The
maximum load is 200 lbs. (91 kg) distributed. It is
located in the rear of the vehicle on upper or
lower horizontal guides. There are two vertical
curved guides that connect the upper and
lower horizontal guides together. The system has
three rollers on each side. The system has a
release lever located in the center of the grab
handle. This will engage and disengage a locator
pin. This is used in adjusting and positioning
the system.
The cargo management system can be positioned
on the upper or lower horizontal guides.To adjust the system from the upper position to
the lower position, do the following:
1. Squeeze and hold the release lever to retract
the locator pin.
2. Pull the system back until the front rollers
reach the vertical curved guides.
3. Lower the front rollers to the lower guides and
pull the system back until the middle set of
rollers clear the upper guides.
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4. Lower the system until the middle rollers are
lined up with lower guides. While holding in
the release lever, push the system forward
until all three sets of rollers are on the guides.
5. Release the lever and push the system until
the locator pin reaches the locator hole.
To adjust the system from the lower position to
the upper position, do the following:
1. Squeeze and hold the release lever to retract
the locator pin.
2. Pull the system back and lift until the middle
rollers can be placed into the upper guides.
3. Push the system forward until the front rollers
are lined up with the vertical curved guides.
4. Push down on the rear of the system and
raise the front rollers up the vertical curved
guides.
5. Push the system forward until all three sets of
rollers are resting on the guides and release
the lever to engage the locating pin into
the hole.To utilize the cargo management system as a
table feature, squeeze the release lever and pull
the system towards you until the locator pin
reaches the next hole. The system will extend out
of the vehicle. The liftgate cannot be closed in
this position. Do not operate the vehicle with
liftgate open.
The cargo management system can be removed
from the vehicle. This procedure should be
completed by two people. While squeezing the
release lever, pull the system back until the rollers
clear the guides. To reinstall the system, align
the rollers to the guides, squeeze the release lever
and push into position.
On one side of the system is a retractable
storage area.
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